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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Graham Rahal Eager for Sunday Fight at Front

News, notes and quotes from the paddock Saturday at Barber Motorsports Park, where Graham Rahal (photo) tied his season best by qualifying third.
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Defending Winner Alex Palou Earns First Pole of Season at Barber

The Chip Ganassi Racing driver (photo) repeated as NTT P1 Award winner at Barber Motorsports Park and earned his 13th career pole.
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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Scott McLaughlin Feeling Right at Home After Leading Barber Practice

The Team Penske driver (photo) has three podium finishes in five starts at the Alabama track, including victories in 2023 and 2024.
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Inside Line: What’s Capturing Attention Heading to Barber?

Alex Palou (photo, front) ran away from the field last year at Barber Motorsports Park, winning by a staggering 16 seconds. Can he do it again this Sunday in the Children's of Alabama Indy Grand Prix?
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Season, Title Race Wide Open After Thrilling, Popular Early Dash

Just 41 points separate the top five drivers in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES standings after an exciting opening stretch of the season that has featured three different winners in three races, each from different teams.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Power Rankings: Kyle Kirkwood Reaches Summit for First Time

Alexander Rossi of ECR (photo) is hanging tough in the Power Rankings after another top-10 finish last Sunday at Arlington.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Quick Qualifying Puts Will Power on Solid Ground

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Saturday at Arlington, including Will Power (photo) hoping to turn around his slow start with Andretti Global after qualifying fourth.
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Kyle Kirkwood Jumps to Top; Honda Rules Second Arlington Practice

Kyle Kirkwood (photo) was one of three Andretti Global drivers in the top five of practice this morning at the Java House Grand Prix of Arlington.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Santino Ferrucci Two-Stepping With Home Crowd

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Friday at Arlington, including Dallas resident and AJ Foyt Racing driver Santino Ferrucci (photo) staying busy taking care of friends and family at his home race.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Power Rankings: New(garden) Sheriff in Town Heading to Texas

David Malukas of Team Penske (photo) climbed the rankings this week after earning his first career NTT P1 Award and finishing third at Phoenix.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Gearing Up: Plenty of Excitement, Unknowns for Arlington Debut

Josef Newgarden (photo) of Team Penske is riding high into Texas for the inaugural Java House Grand Prix of Arlington after winning last Saturday at Phoenix and taking the series points lead.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Instant Recall: Good Ranchers 250

The first NTT INDYCAR SERIES race at Phoenix Raceway (photo) since 2018 was an electrifying contest, with a staggering 565 on-track passes, including 323 for position -- both series records at the 1-mile oval.